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 tie up tie up /ˈtaɪ ʌp/

verb

  1. () Secure with or as if with ropes  ( tie down , truss , bind , tie up )
    secure with or as if with ropes
     Tie down the prisoners
    tie down the prisoners
     Tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed
    tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed
  2. (knitting) finish the last row  ( tie up , bind off )
    (knitting) finish the last row
  3. Secure in or as if in a berth or dock  ( berth , moor , tie up )
    secure in or as if in a berth or dock
     Tie up the boat
    tie up the boat
  4. Restrain from moving or operating normally  ( tie up )
    restrain from moving or operating normally
     Traffic is tied up for miles around the bridge where the accident occurred
    Traffic is tied up for miles around the bridge where the accident occurred
  5. Invest so as to make unavailable for other purposes  ( tie up )
    invest so as to make unavailable for other purposes
     All my money is tied up in long-term investments
    All my money is tied up in long-term investments